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Cheeseburger vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cheeseburgers and turmeric

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin E.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 847% more.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +961.2%
Contains more IronIron +1929.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1071.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6165.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +219%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.542mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.6%
Contains more FatsFats +352.9%
Contains more WaterWater +200.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.5%
Contains more OtherOther +235.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1105.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +363.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +331.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Turmeric
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.316mg 19.8mg 847%
Iron 2.71mg 55mg 654%
Copper 0.111mg 1.3mg 132%
Fiber 2g 22.7g 83%
Potassium 196mg 2080mg 55%
Magnesium 26mg 208mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 4.43mg 26%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 1.35mg 24%
Selenium 19.6µg 6.2µg 24%
Saturated fat 6.473g 1.838g 21%
Sodium 515mg 27mg 21%
Phosphorus 161mg 299mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.058mg 20%
Fats 14.72g 3.25g 18%
Zinc 2.49mg 4.5mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.15mg 16%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Protein 16.51g 9.68g 14%
Carbs 28.03g 67.14g 13%
Folate 70µg 20µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.449g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.107mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 13.4µg 8%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.756g 6%
Calcium 119mg 168mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 49.2mg 4%
Fructose 1.94g 0.45g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Calories 308kcal 312kcal 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 44.44g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 3.21g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.542mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.081g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Turmeric
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Cheeseburger
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients
  2. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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